Man Utd still interested in signing of England international midfielder

Premier League outfits West Ham United defensive midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly still on the radar of Man Utd.

Speculation linking the England international with a potential switch to Old Trafford has quietened in recent months with United thought to be prioritising a summer move for Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish.

However, according to the Daily Mail, the 20-time English champions are still considering the possibility of a move for Rice during this summer’s transfer window.

The 21-year-old, who put pen on a new long-term deal with the Hammers back in December, has played 26 games for his London club during the 2019-20 season.

The defensive minded midfielder has not missed a single minute of his squads current Premier League campaign, meanwhile, and captained the team against Leicester City at the end of the December.

Declan Rice who can also operate as a centre-back has also been capped on seven times by England and is expected to be in Gareth Southgate’s team for this summer’s Euro 2020.

Meanwhile, Manchester United eyeing a move for another West Ham star Ogbona as they are in the market for the defensive reinforcements.

Both West Ham defensive pair would be a perfect addition to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.